ytsestef
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LINK TO THE POST WITH DOWNLOAD LINKS AND INFO ON THE PROCEDURE:
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=35964.msg442784#msg442784
As promised earlier in this forum I've prepared a track in two versions:
1) ITB Cubase 5 mix using GSSL with turbo.
2) ADAT outs -> Sonic Core A16 Converter -> Passive Summing Mixer -> SSL 9K -> GSSL with turbo -> back to audio interface.
The RMS levels have been matched and both files begin simultaneously (although you can't hear them both at the same time because of phase differences).
The SSL Plugin and GSSL settings are identical. Nothing has been changed between the two versions, not a single eq, not a single level, just summed all the buses (OTB) to a stereo one ITB.
If you're interested, I'm going to upload the files for you to listen to, compare and debate about this! I have personally found the difference is quite astonishing (to the ears of a sound engineer) but I'd like to hear if someone else has a different opinion on whether all this is worth the fuss or not.
So, what do you think?
1) Should this be a blind test or you want to know what each file is?
2) Which is the best place to upload them to? Can someone host the files? Or should I just use sendspace?
MODS, do you think this is the best place for this? I though about posting in the brewery, but on the other hand it is quite an important topic and has to do with gear and sound, so I put it in The Lab. Please move this if you'd like.
EDIT: Sorry, made a mistake that led to a hell of a misunderstanding, the mix was done OTB in the first place, THEN mixed all the buses inside Cubase 5.
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=35964.msg442784#msg442784
As promised earlier in this forum I've prepared a track in two versions:
1) ITB Cubase 5 mix using GSSL with turbo.
2) ADAT outs -> Sonic Core A16 Converter -> Passive Summing Mixer -> SSL 9K -> GSSL with turbo -> back to audio interface.
The RMS levels have been matched and both files begin simultaneously (although you can't hear them both at the same time because of phase differences).
The SSL Plugin and GSSL settings are identical. Nothing has been changed between the two versions, not a single eq, not a single level, just summed all the buses (OTB) to a stereo one ITB.
If you're interested, I'm going to upload the files for you to listen to, compare and debate about this! I have personally found the difference is quite astonishing (to the ears of a sound engineer) but I'd like to hear if someone else has a different opinion on whether all this is worth the fuss or not.
So, what do you think?
1) Should this be a blind test or you want to know what each file is?
2) Which is the best place to upload them to? Can someone host the files? Or should I just use sendspace?
MODS, do you think this is the best place for this? I though about posting in the brewery, but on the other hand it is quite an important topic and has to do with gear and sound, so I put it in The Lab. Please move this if you'd like.
EDIT: Sorry, made a mistake that led to a hell of a misunderstanding, the mix was done OTB in the first place, THEN mixed all the buses inside Cubase 5.